EPS details EPS came in at $0.25. The 19 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.22 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.25 for Q3 were 56% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.16 per share.

Looking ahead Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $664.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.20.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $2.61 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.13.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Chico's FAS is outperform, with an average price target of $20.07.

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